Rajiv Sharma, J.

This appeal is instituted against the judgment dated 28.3.2008, rendered by the learned Addl. Sessions Judge, Fast Track Court, Kullu, Sessions Trial No. 34 of 2006, whereby the respondents-accused (hereinafter referred to as the accused), who were charged with and tried for offences punishable under Sections 307, 506 of the IPC and under Sections 27 & 30 of the Arms Act, have been acquitted.

2. The case of the prosecution, in a nut shell, is that complainant Raju Thakur is a resident of Village Banjar. He is owner of Search India Adventure Group at Kasol. Bir Singh happens to be his partner. On 24.7.2005, accused Shashi Pal Singh, Raju and Rajesh alongwith 7 or 8 other persons came to his room located in his complex and administered beatings to him and his friend Dhiyan Singh. This incident was reported to the police by him and case was registered against accused Shashi Pal Singh. On 25.7.2005, accused Shashi Pal Singh sent a message to him through Dinesh Guleria to the effect that he wanted to effect compromise relating to the incident of yesterday night. He was called to Rain Bow Restaurant by the accused. He alongwith Dinesh, Bir Singh and Lal Chand re